How does the Amex points system work and should I sign up for it, especially when I am on a local project for the next 3 months and basically can't use my Amex for anything?

Hi all,
I m into QA as functional test planner for more than two years and now i m mood to change my role to automation, but after certification in selenium and Tosca my lead was not able to provide me the project based on automation so they are rolling me off from the project. Telling u will get automation project on bench.
Now i m confused what had happened and what to do on bench.
Please help me out here cause I m finding it too difficult here to change the role.
#accenture

Anyone been able to work from Dubai for a UK/US firm and benefit from no taxes? I know if you are a US citizen you pay taxes where you are globally, but if you are British, then you only pay income tax on UK income - so if you live more than half the year abroad you are classed as non-domicile resident, but wanted to hear if anyone’s done this or heard about it?

How many matters is typical for one associate to handle (BL lit)? I know it is group-specific, but just trying to get a general idea. I’m a 2nd year and I am the only associate staffed on about 30 cases-meaning I keep track of all deadlines, do all day to day assignments, keep on top of following up with client/OC, and all research/drafting. Partners handle deps/court but that is about it. Is this a normal case load to be responsible for as a jr? I being dramatic by thinking this is too much?

Best credit cards for points redemption? Currently have delta platinum Amex and flying delta weekly.

Best Marriott/SPG property for a couple’s stay in Amsterdam? End of December - want to be reasonably close to city center but not break the points bank (<~50k a night ideally )

How serious are the independence/investment declarations while joining Big4’s in the U.K.
My parents have a couple of minor investments in the stock market. Do I have to include my parents investments even if they are citizens of another country and invest only within that country?

Best way to transfer money from US bank account to Canadian bank account? Transferring offices to Canada and want to learn what is the best / most cost effective way to do this. Thanks!

Im so burnt out I spent a majority of my day distracted on my phone. Have plenty of things to do on my client but just can’t focus on anything. Just needed to vent

Hello everyone,

I am planning to take my GMAT Exam in September.

My current project has ended and I will be going on bench on 12th August. Can I continue my bench time till 1st September to prepare for my exam? (I need 2.5 weeks of bench time)

If yes, how?

To take advantage of the next big economic downturn, should I set up a Robinhood or Charles Schwab account?

Hello guys, I am a ML Engineer by profession and have recently heard about the AI Centre of Excellence at TCS.

I've that the COE team is supposed to guide TCS employees on client end. However, I've also heard that as they do not generate any profits, TCS moves them to client side as soon as possible.

Could anyone please share some insights about work at the AI COE at TCS? How's the team and how's overall growth in terms of skills and payscale? Are there any drawbacks of joining AI COE?

Hi, I am looking to be referred into some top consulting firms. I am a Project Coordinator at Nielsen with 1 YOE. I have applied thru various job portals but the application does not seem to be viewed or going forward. Would be really helpful if my fellow fishes can refer me. I will be happy to discuss further on this and share my CV. Have a good day!

Is the Citi gold bonus offer of $1.5k worth the hassle of opening a new account and transferring $200k?

I have worked with Forbes top companies, for-profits, non-profits, & startups. I consider myself a solver of complex & complicated problems requiring mixed method research & novel solutions. This has led to issues in self-referencing title. I’ve been project manager, data engineer, developer, modeler, analysts, principle DB developer, etc. Most of my w2 work has been from offers of 1099 clients so I am usually asked to define my own title. Any T-shaped data people who run into this?

How much rent should I be paying?

Finding a house-share with enough working space for wfh seems expensive since I first moved to London 4 years ago - £900+ pcm and still competing for the room! Is it worth just trying to rent solo a little further out for ~£1,300pcm? Big issue is I’m only earning ~£45k with 4yoe.

Should I invest in Tesla or Apple? Looking at least 1+ yr to hold

Moving from Canada to the US. Anyone have recommendations on best credit cards to apply for to start building credit and that either leverage Canadian credit or don’t require credit? Have heard Amex and RBC (and a few other larger banks) seem most straightforward but open to ideas.

Any twin toddler parents? I have twins (2 years old) and i am unable to figure how i would get them into college. With the current tuition costs and living expenses of attending college, i feel i can either buy a house or get them education. Any advice on how to plan savings?

Do anyone appeared for cdac project engineer/senior project engineer/project manager interviews recently...??? Or is there any one who got selected to cdac by interview process on consolidated pay..?? Could you please share interview phases..??

I am looking to buy my first rental property in a couple of months. What questions should I ask the realtors during the vetting process.

Not looking for a home for myself neccesarily . I am treating it as an investment.

Anyone here into buying distressed commercial debt from banks and collecting on it or selling the assets?

Asking for a friend. Is LEK as brutal as everyone makes it seem like?

I'm assuming the LS practice has more reasonable WLB than the rest of the firm, since LS folks aren't always chugging along on DDs.

A random song came on Spotify, really helped me get in the zone, and I saved it. Later realized it was Coldplay. I’m pissed.

OAX anyone? Think I saw someone mention it a few weeks ago

I am so tired of it all. I’ve barely eaten in the last 3 days and had to take a painkiller last night to fall asleep. I’m so overworked and I constantly feel like a piece of sh*t. I don’t even have the energy to move right now and feel like I will faint any minute.

Waiting for your firm to match is like waiting to be picked for kickball. You know almost everyone will be picked, but each time ATL posts "another top 100 firm matches" with that stock photo pile of money, you wonder if it's finally your turn.

Hello, I was in a verbally abusive college relationship and struggled with mental health. Therefore, my gpa suffered greatly (2.9). However, I now have a good job and am doing very well. Should I explain the reason for my low GPA in my MBA app? I’m applying to LBS, Booth, Stanford, UCLA, UCB etc.

How much would a CD earns in an Singaporean agency?

I was approached on LinkedIn for an early career recruiting role in DFW, TX. I don't have direct experience, but I have the university experience/connections from working in career services. This is the first time I've considered work outside of higher education. I said my salary expectations are minimum $90k and that didn't seem to be an issue. Am I asking too little, too much? How can I know I'm getting the best salary and not just settling at the low end of the range?

M / 35 / NYC / Content Strategy lead at a large agency / $180K + bonus

F*ck it’s Monday morning again

Do you guys have Any good books on business? Not those self help books

Started a new project 2 months ago and am really struggling to get up to speed. The project is moving very fast and despite me asking, no one is taking the time to teach me/ explain anything. Help

What are the best consulting companies in the US focused on Sustainability, either Strategy or Ops?

What are some publications, books, podcasts, online classes etc that can help me prepare for my first year in consulting? Have 5 years of experience in finance and making the jump to consulting.

Any audio book recommendations to listen to when backpacking / vacationing?

What is a good “Why McKinsey” answer that’s very specific to McKinsey (e.g., a good cultural practice or a benefit only McK has)

What shoes do you guys wear to clubs / lounges? Would wear my AE’s, but don’t think it’d be so cool to get liquor all over them 💦

Looking for recommendations on a good book/resource on how to manage people, especially when you’re managing teams to achieve tight deadlines and also overall leadership for those teams. Currently on a project with tight regulatory deadlines and feel like I’m struggling to push people without pissing them off. Great learning curve for me and a good read seems timely. TIA!

Is it just me or years seem to flying by! It feels like just yesterday whenI was a music festival tripping balls with my crew and now closer to 30 than 25!

Trying to decide between an offer at Deloitte and a counter-offer at Booz. Deloitte has the name recognition and better benefits but I have a really supportive team at Booz and good work-life balance. Any insight is appreciated! I would be starting at Deloitte as a Consultant in GPS. Currently a Senior Consultant at Booz.

Question for my fellow DC renters - has anyone had their lease come up for renewal in the last few weeks? Wondering how much landlords are jacking up rent during the pandemic. More specifically, big apartment buildings.

Does anyone know what Investor Relations at a Private Equity is like? Work-life balance? What skill sets make someone successful?

While we are at it, does anyone have dirt on Price, Waterhouse or Coopers. I’d like to name change, if possible. What about KPMG?

How much severance should you expect after getting booted after 1 year. I got 3 months salary

Does anyone have any book recommendations that have helped them become a better consultant ?